Xander Bogaerts
Xander Bogaerts
Full Name: Xander Jan Bogaerts
Date of Birth: October 1, 1992
Place of Birth: Oranjestad, Aruba
Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters)
Weight: 185 pounds (84 kilograms)
Position: Shortstop
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB Teams: Boston Red Sox (2013-present)
Career Highlights:
- World Series Champion (2013, 2018)
- All-Star (2016, 2017, 2019, 2021)
- Silver Slugger Award (2016, 2019, 2020)
- Gold Glove Award (2015, 2019, 2020)
- Fielding Bible Award (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- Platinum Glove Award (2015, 2019)
Xander Bogaerts Biography:
Xander Bogaerts is a Dutch professional baseball shortstop for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is a two-time World Series champion and four-time All-Star.
Bogaerts was born in Oranjestad, Aruba, and began playing baseball at a young age. He was signed by the Red Sox as an international free agent in 2009. He made his MLB debut in 2013 and quickly became one of the best shortstops in the league.
Bogaerts is a versatile player who can hit for power and average, and he is also a good fielder. He has won three Gold Glove Awards and two Fielding Bible Awards.
In addition to his success in the MLB, Bogaerts has also represented the Netherlands in international competition. He played in the 2013 World Baseball Classic and the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
Bogaerts is one of the most popular players in the Red Sox organization and is considered to be one of the best shortstops in the MLB. He is a key part of the Red Sox's success and is expected to be a key player for the team for many years to come.